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Private, Tranquil Getaway in Cape Cod National Seashore

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About the Property

Enjoy This 2br/2ba Private Retreat In The Cape Cod National Seashore

Welcome to Rose Hill, a charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with reclaimed old wood beams, breezy porches, and complete privacy on the top of a hill in the Cape Cod National Seashore.

This relaxing, quiet retreat in a large clearing surrounded by trees has all the amenities you might need for a wonderful vacation on the cape. Song birds are everywhere on the 4-acre property! The house itself has one queen bed in the master bedroom, and two twin beds in the guest bedroom, all with expansive views overlooking the forest.

The house also has high speed satellite internet and high definition TV, as well as all the other amenities you would expect, such as a washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, gas stove, gas BBQ, and outdoor shower!

Guests have access to Bay beaches (15 min walk or 2 min. drive) and ocean beaches (5 min drive), as well as all the woods, trails, and kettle ponds throughout the Cape Cod National Seashore. 12 minute drive to Province town or 5 min to Wellfleet.

Bedrooms:
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4

Master Bedroom has a comfy queen size mattress, views from the bed of the forest below, and a TV with satellite reception.
The second bedroom has two twin beds, views over the forest, and direct access to the outdoor porch. ...moreless

Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom

The Main bathroom upstairs is quite large, and has a shower, sink, toilet, cabinetry, dressing table, and a skylight above.
There is a half-bath downstairs off the living room with a toilet and sink.
Also check out the outdoor shower - very private! ...moreless

Entertainment

Books

DVD Player

Games

Satellite / Cable

Stereo

Television

Video Library

Theme

Away From It All

Attractions

Churches

Restaurants

Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank

Fitness Center

Groceries

Hospital

Leisure Activities

Antiquing

Beachcombing

Bird Watching

Horseback Riding

Scenic Drives

Shelling

Shopping

Sight Seeing

Walking

Whale Watching

Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

Rural:

On a hilltop surrounded by beautiful, wooded views of the Cape Cod National Seashore...moreless

The house is a 15 min walk to the closest Bay beach (Ryder Beach) or a 2 min drive. Ocean beaches are a 10 min drive include Long Nook and Balston beaches. The area is very rural and beautiful, in the middle of the forested landscape of the Cape Cod National Seasore. Enjoy long walks on the many trails through the forest toward the beach, or long bike rides through the back country lanes of Truro and Wellfleet. The home is completely private, at the top of a hill, with beautiful western views and lovely sunsets. Two levels of porches capture the ocean breezes scented by pine and oak forests which surround the 4-acre property. Truro Town Center is the nearest town with services - about a 5 min drive, or Wellfleet Town Center, in the opposite direction, also about a 5 min drive. Bay and ocean beaches abound, as do kettle ponds deep in the forest. The restaurants and nightlight of Province town are just 12 min. away by car. You will love this natural, tranquil, private setting in the Cape Cod National Seashore!

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1990

About the owner: I'm an urban planner and an architectural historian who lives and works in San Francisco, but I designed this house for my parents on their property on the cape. We have spent many wonderful summers here, and have lovingly maintained this family summer home.

Why the Owner Chose Truro, MA, USA: This property has been in the family since the 1880s, but was never developed until 1990, when this custom house was built in the form of a traditional salt-box with post-and-beam construction methods using reclaimed timbers and local stones. It has been a special place for our family, and I hope it can be for yours too!

The Unique Benefits at this House: The complete privacy, lovely scented breezes from the front porch, views of the forest, song birds, and sunsets make this a special place. After a day at the beach or the ponds, it's great to rinse off in the outdoor shower. After a week at Rose Hill, you will feel completely relaxed and at one with nature.